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Try using a smaller drill at an angle. If you get the angle right they will not spin. Go around from a few different sides. Then a sharp tap with the same size punch and you should have success. I have never had to grind off a rivet. Graham

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Metal based 3D printing might be the savior or the new CNC shops. Draw it up send the file a few days later the part arrives. Graham

Talk to your local race and autox fans, I am sure there is a local alignment shop that will be friendly. Most box type shops will only do what's in there database. In Chicago we found Abe and Docs in Batavia. They thought it was cool and set the car up as I wanted. Graham

Locost unfinished project. https://frederick.craigslist.org/pts/d/shenandoah-junction-lotus-super-seven/7790360534.html Graham

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I use Braille AGM batteries, very light and super reliable. I have seen 3 Lithium batteries end up in flames, I would not put one in my car. https://braillebattery.com/ Graham

If you want to go that route, let me know and I will talk to Matt the owner. Graham

Is it already titled? I did mine about 7 years ago. Just used my local auto repair shop. It was very simple, he also did my trailer. Dakis Service Center, Kings Contrivance MD Graham

Amazing weekend, great weather, good people, how could it get any better. Looks like I did leave all my bad luck at Gingerman. On both the trip to NJMP and the return home I95 was shut down at some point, but both times it was in the other direction. So I witnessed some huge backups on the other carriageway but my drive was smooth sailing. The car ran well all weekend, I even let Mr Blown Engine Simon take it out for a session. With a self built car you have nothing to compare it too. The design is much simpler than a Caterham, so I just wanted a second opinion from a good experienced driver. It got the Simon stamp of approval, the car is quick with no major faults. That is the answer I wanted, but it also means it is me that is slow not the car:) I suspected that anyway. Thanks Mike and Tom for all your efforts getting this together. Graham

I find the flat top jack stands much more useful with out under car construction. Graham https://www.amazon.com/10499-Profile-Performance-Cushion-Capacity/dp/B01EJ1OGRI

I totally agree with JB, you will learn more is a 15 minute drive that you will in many hours of guessing. When you do make changes you can repeat the drive and see the real effect of the changes. Innovate and AEM are well respected suppliers https://www.innovatemotorsports.com/ https://www.aemelectronics.com/ Graham

You got to love 3D printing as a prototyping technique. 3D printing to CNC machined part in 7 days. Graham

Check your drain plug. It the event at Gingerman MI, I guys turned up with a 5k mile old BMW M2, Just had a fresh oil change before his first ever track day. You can guess how this ended, so check your drain plugs. Graham